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Argentina and Algeria Open Group J at Arrowhead in Kansas City
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By מערכת וואלה ספורט
First reported by Ynet · Jun 16, 2026
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Argentina and Algeria opened Group J of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, with Lionel Messi starting in his 200th Argentina appearance. The article reviewed both teams’ qualifying runs, lineups, and the rest of the group schedule.
- 01Argentina entered as defending champion and a favorite to retain the World Cup.
- 02Messi started his 200th international match, and an early goal was ruled offside.
- 03Algeria returned to the World Cup for the first time since Brazil 2014.
- 04Group J also includes Austria and Jordan, with five remaining fixtures listed.
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